Winthrop
LATEST NEWS
Pine Bluff paper mill is to be sold in $110M deal
Pactiv Evergreen Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its Pine Bluff paper mill and Waynesville, N.C., extrusion facility to global paper and pulp producer Suzano S.A., a Brazilian company, for $110 million in cash, according to a news release posted on the Pactiv Evergreen site.
Glazier Publishes Book on Little Rock Congregations Research – UA Little Rock
Dr. Rebecca Glazier Publishes Groundbreaking Book on Little Rock Congregations Research. Professor Dr. Rebecca Glazier of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has made a significant contribution to the field of community engagement and faith-based research with the publication of her new book. The book delves into the extensive research conducted by Glazier and her team through the Little Rock Congregations Study, a project that began in 2012.
Freshman commit Gabe Fraser announces plans to attend Arkansas
Arkansas freshman commit Gabe Fraser will attend school to play for the baseball program, he announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Fraser was named the Trinity League's Co-MVP while helping lead Orange Lutheran High School (Calif.) to a state title. He was rated the No. 36 overall prospect and the No. 6 shortstop in California by Perfect Game. Fraser committed to the Hogs on Oct. 24, 2022, as a junior.
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Pine Bluff hires company to revitalize its economy
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The City of Pine Bluff has been working to revitalize some businesses with hopes of being able to draw more people in. That's been the goal for a while, but now the city is calling for outside help and leaders hope that a new partnership could help bring new developments.
North Little Rock business still ‘paying it forward’ after fire
A business that some in the community depend on caught on fire a couple of weeks ago. The family who is over the business says they're starting from scratch but still with the same purpose, giving people with a criminal background a second chance.
Update: Suspect identified following police standoff
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the suspect in custody following a Tuesday morning standoff that shut down Highway 49 B. According to Brookland Police Chief Jon Moore, Kendrick Anderson was wanted on a misdemeanor for fleeing with their agency. Chief Moore said they initially ran his name and...
A Home-run Homecoming: Peyton Holt’s Return To Clarksville
Athletes supporting local communities is a great thing to see. And if they are from the area? That makes it mean so much more. Peyton Holt was an outfielder and second baseman for the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, who is looking to go pro following his senior season this year.
NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
Paragould to host inaugural kid’s triathlon
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Greene County city is bringing some competition for its young residents. The city of Paragould is hosting its inaugural Kid’s Triathlon. The triathlon will consist of two age groups who will participate in a swimming, bike ride, and run. Parks and Recreation Director James...
City approves multimillion-dollar loan for upgrades and road projects
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Paragould is making a multi-million-dollar investment for its city. The city approved to borrow over $6 million in its last council meeting. Mayor Josh Agee said the loan was an Amendment 78 loan. He said despite the city having money in its reserve, it would save money by borrowing it.
Texarkana high school band instructor sentenced for child exploitation
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) - A high school band instructor from a high school in Texarkana, Texas has been sentenced for child exploitation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reports. Brandon Neil Sams, 48, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. At the time...
Man found guilty of capital murder in double homicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY – Our news partners at KETK report that a man was found guilty on Monday of capital murder in the deaths of two people who were shot after a trail ride in Cherokee County. According to the district attorney’s office, a witness testified that Devon Harris, of Shreveport, La., was driving back to Louisiana from a trail ride in Cherokee County with friends when they began arguing. Harris, also known as “Nooney Bugg,” pulled the car over on Highway 79 North near Rusk County, officials said, before he grabbed a pistol and shot both Ronnie Pearson, 20, and Jakari Hogan, 23.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.